Al-Refaei announces the relocation of the Association’s headquarters to Burj Alshaya.

Kuwait Banking Association is pleased to announce the relocation of its official headquarters from Al-Tijaria Tower to Burj Al-Shaya. This move is part of its strategy to enhance the work environment and provide more efficient and effective services to the banking sector in Kuwait.

On this occasion, the Secretary-General of the Kuwait Banking Association, Prof. Yaqoub Al-Rifaei, stated: “This move comes as part of our ongoing efforts to develop and improve the work environment within the Association, enhance operational efficiency, and expand our business. The new headquarters in Burj Al-Shaya provides advanced facilities that meet the growing needs of the Association’s business. Through this move, we also seek to enhance our communication with member banks and the Association’s various committees and achieve greater efficiency in our daily operations.”

He added: “We are confident that the new location will enable the Association to continue its leading role in supporting the banking sector and enhancing cooperation among member banks, contributing to further development of the sector. It will also further contribute to strengthening cooperation with government and regulatory agencies, thus enhancing economic and financial growth in Kuwait.”

It’s worth noting that the Association’s new headquarters boasts a strategic location in the heart of the capital, making it easily accessible. It also boasts the latest technology and a more advanced infrastructure that enhances the Union’s daily operations and contributes to providing distinguished services to the banking sector.

Sheikh Ahmad Duaij Jaber Al Sabah is the Chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait since April 1st 2018, after holding the position of Vice Chairman from 4/4/2015 to 31/3/2018 and Board Member from 29/4/2012 to 3/4/2015 In his capacity as Chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait , Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Al Sabah has been nominated as Chairman of Kuwait Banking Association . He is also a Board member in Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies. Furthermore, Sheikh Ahmed held the position of Board member in Kuwait Clearing Company representing Commercial Bank of Kuwait from 2018 until 2019. And the Chairman of Al Tijari Financial Brokerage Company from 2014 until 2020. During his tenure with Al Tijari Investment Company (CBK Capital) from 2010 to 2012 Sheikh Ahmed was Project Finance Manager , and Acting Portfolio Manager and Manager Private Equity, prior to that and specifically from 2005 to 2010 he worked with Commercial Bank of Kuwait in the Shareholders Service Unit. Sheikh Ahmed started his career after graduation with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation in the capacity of Corporate Planner. Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Jaber Al Sabah graduated with Master of Business Administration from Maastricht School of Management in March 2008 after obtaining his Bachelor degree in Science with a major in Finance from Bentley College – United States of America in May 2000 .